Interior Alaska’s wildfire season had a mild start, but that could change fast
"We are definitely not in the clear, given the forecast that we have," a state climatologist said.
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
Petersburg Dan Sullivan condemns ‘chilling’ state investigation into his U.S. Senate candidacy
Sen. Dan Sullivan has accused the challenger of colluding with Democrats to intentionally confuse voters. Last week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee sent a letter to the state asking that…
Federal judge sides with state in Alaskans’ lawsuit over SNAP delays
A federal judge late last month ruled against a group of Alaskans seeking to force the state to process applications for food assistance on time.
Alaska decline in childhood well-being is a dire warning, advocate says
Alaska ranked 47th in the nation in a recent analysis of children's overall well-being, after dropping seven places since the last report.
First Haines sport king opener in over a decade sparks nerves and excitement
The state decided to reopen the fishery this year, citing stronger runs that have been surpassing escapement goals more consistently.
Anchorage lawmakers and residents push back on JBER fence proposal
The nearly seven-mile chain-link fence would be built along the boundary between U.S. military land and Anchorage’s eastern edge.
Juneau Assembly addresses fairness issue regarding glacial outburst flood wall funding
Hundreds of homeowners will no longer have to pay into a local improvement district for the HESCO barriers, but a lawsuit over the flood wall is ongoing.
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
Inflation has surged to its highest level in more than three years since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, triggering a surge in gasoline prices.
3 key takeaways from Juneau’s finalized city budget
The Juneau Assembly approved the city’s budget for the next fiscal year on Monday after months of deliberation on how to fill a multimillion-dollar budget hole.